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Richard Becnel Obituary

Richard Joseph Becnel, 63, of Lutcher, LA passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. He was the son of the late Mrs. Rita W. Becnel and the late Joseph H. Becnel of Paulina. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for twenty years, obtaining the rank of First Sergeant before his retirement in 1988. He worked for the State of Louisiana until his second retirement in 2013. His love for his country was only surpassed by his love of family. He was a hard worker who enjoyed life to the fullest and a great provider for his family. In his spare time he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, and spending time with his two grandsons. He is survived by his wife, Masami Yamashiro Becnel; his son Chad Becnel; daughter in law, Annette Becnel; grandsons, Jason and Justin Becnel; siblings, Jerry Becnel, Joycelyn Becnel Accardo, Charlie Becnel, and Rose Becnel; brother in law, Dale Accardo; sister in law, Marion Becnel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date. Condolences may be expressed at www.hcalexanderfh.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, 2013.
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I met Rick when I started on the Transformation Team in the fall of 2011. That Halloween I dressed as Wednesday Addams and from that day on Rick called me Wednesday. Shortly after I was invited to join the "lunch bunch" and was lucky to call Rick my friend. Even though I didn't know him for very long, I will never forget his kindness, his strong work ethic, and his sense of humor. He will be missed by me, by the "lunch bunch", and by the Transformation Team.

Alishia "Wednesday" Leonard

January 22, 2013

To the Becnel Family- My deepest, most sincere condolences to your family for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Imogene Nicholson

January 15, 2013

Extending my deepest sympathy to the family of Richard "Rick" Becnel. Rick supervised me for several years in St. James Parish OFS and I had the pleasure of supervising him the pass year in Baton Rouge. We shared fun times and I have missed him for the last 6 months.

JoAnn H. Glasper, DCFS

January 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Becnel family. I always looked forward to seeing Richard annually during tax time.

Mike Gaudet

January 14, 2013

Jerry and Family;
The loss of someone close is difficult to bear. I share your grief.

George Snyder

January 14, 2013

Extending our deepest sympathy to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George & Nancy Haas

January 13, 2013

Rose, I'm very sorry to hear about your brother's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Terri Zeller

January 12, 2013

I was very sorry to hear of Rick passing. May God bless you and I will keep your family in my prayers.

Lynette Watson

January 11, 2013

To the family of a good friend Rick Becnel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Tom and Liese Jones

January 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are for the family of Richard. Sorry for the lost of Richard.
Pat Roussel and Family

Patrick Roussel

January 11, 2013

I'm very sorry for you loss. I worked with Mr. Rick at DCFS on the Project.

Sherry Guillory

January 11, 2013

Rick, one of the "3 Amigos"and the "Lunch Bunch" will be sorely missed by all. I'll miss our military reminiscences over morning coffee, his insight and his wit. I'll also miss meeting him at the gun show. He spoke highly of his family and was proud that he was a part of them. My sincere condolences to the family.

Harry Jenkins

January 11, 2013

i light this candle for you sarge and for your family

Lisa Litnianski

January 10, 2013

sarge we are all going to miss you very much you had a second family at debbies main street tavern i will miss are saturday talks and watching the football games with you my prayers are with your family and you

Lisa Litnianski

January 10, 2013

I have so many childhood memories with your family. my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Michelle LaTour Hock

January 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Becnel family. Mr. Richard will be missed.

Pamala Gambrell

January 10, 2013

I was deeply saddened to hear about Rick's passing. He was a generous person and a good friend. I will miss our talks at DCFS. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joan Hoover

January 9, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Staff of Alexander Funeral Home

January 9, 2013

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